94 Self-Empowerment Quotes

In today's fast-paced world, empowerment is more than just a buzzword; it's a necessity. Empowering oneself can lead to increased confidence, greater control over personal choices, and the ability to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. Words have an incredible power to inspire, uplift, and ignite change within us. That's why we've meticulously crafted a collection of the top 94 self-empowerment quotes. These quotes, sourced from visionaries, leaders, and thinkers from various walks of life, offer wisdom and motivation to help you tap into your inner strength. Whether you need a boost of confidence, a reminder of your capabilities, or simply a fresh perspective, these self-empowerment quotes are here to inspire your journey toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join us as we explore powerful insights that encourage both personal growth and a fearless pursuit of one’s dreams.

1. “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't—you're right.” - Henry Ford

2. “If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.” - Theodore Roosevelt

3. “You can do anything you want. You don't believe me. You think, she's out of her head. Yeah, I'm out of my head- on being me. What are you on? On being them. You don't even know. I bet you were never given a chance to know. ....Listen. You can be anything you want to be. Be careful. It's a spell. It's magic. Listen to the words.... You are anything...everyone, anyone. ...You listen to them, teachers, parents, politicians. They're always saying, if you steal you're a thief, if you sleep aroung you're a slut, if you take drugs you're a junkie. They want to get inside your head and control you with their fear. ...Don't play their game. Nothing can touch you; you stay beautiful.” - Melvin Burgess

4. “you can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” - Stephen King

5. “No one has the power to shatter your dreams unless you give it to them.” - Maeve Greyson

6. “We refuse to let our knowledge, however limited, be informed by your ignorance, however vast.” - david ray griffin

7. “Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can” - Martha Graham

8. “Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.” - Kahlil Gibran

9. “Be happy with who you are and what you do, and you can do anything you want.” - Steve Maraboli

10. “The power to change your life lies in the simplest of steps.” - Steve Maraboli

11. “Today, many will choose to live free of conditions and rules governing their own happiness. Why not you? Do not let another day go by where your dedication to other people's opinions is greater than your dedication to your own emotions! Today's a new day!” - Steve Maraboli

12. “There is great change to be experienced once you learn the power of letting go. Stop allowing anyone or anything to control, limit, repress, or discourage you from being your true self! Today is YOURS to shape - own it - break free from people and things that poison or dilute your spirit.” - Steve Maraboli

13. “There is no greater force for change than people inspired to live a better life.” - Steve Maraboli

14. “Your fear is 100% dependent on you for its survival.” - Steve Maraboli

15. “Your greatest self has been waiting your whole life; don't make it wait any longer.” - Steve Maraboli

16. “Don’t be disheartened by the forces of evil. Nothing can happen that God hasn’t allowed. Even resistance is all part of grand orchestration. The devil always has you right were God wants you.” - Steve Maraboli

17. “God did not create you to fail!” - Tommy Coletta

18. “learning eachother by do it together... growing together by understanding eachother...” - Toge Aprilianto

19. “no need to remember anything as long as you say only the truth.” - Toge Aprilianto

20. “peace is not about the absence of conflict but it is about the presence of sincerity.” - Toge Aprilianto

21. “We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future.” - Steve Maraboli

22. “At every given moment we are absolutely perfect for what is required for our journey.” - Steve Maraboli

23. “Are you going to allow the world around you to change while you remain stagnant? Make this the time you throw away old habits that have hindered your happiness and success and finally allow your greatest self to flourish.” - Steve Maraboli

24. “You have been blessed with immeasurable power to make positive changes in your life.” - Steve Maraboli

25. “You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously.” - Steve Maraboli

26. “Do not let another day go by where your dedication to other people's opinions is greater than your dedication to your own emotions!” - Steve Maraboli

27. “Stop giving your life away to other people.” - Steve Maraboli

28. “Do what you think is right. Don't let people make the decision of right or wrong for you.” - Steve Maraboli

29. “Get Off The Scale!You are beautiful. Your beauty, just like your capacity for life, happiness, and success, is immeasurable. Day after day, countless people across the globe get on a scale in search of validation of beauty and social acceptance.Get off the scale! I have yet to see a scale that can tell you how enchanting your eyes are. I have yet to see a scale that can show you how wonderful your hair looks when the sun shines its glorious rays on it. I have yet to see a scale that can thank you for your compassion, sense of humor, and contagious smile. Get off the scale because I have yet to see one that can admire you for your perseverance when challenged in life.It’s true, the scale can only give you a numerical reflection of your relationship with gravity. That’s it. It cannot measure beauty, talent, purpose, life force, possibility, strength, or love. Don’t give the scale more power than it has earned. Take note of the number, then get off the scale and live your life. You are beautiful!” - Steve Maraboli

30. “Cherish your solitude. Take trains by yourself to places you have never been. Sleep out alone under the stars. Learn how to drive a stick shift. Go so far away that you stop being afraid of not coming back. Say no when you don’t want to do something. Say yes if your instincts are strong, even if everyone around you disagrees. Decide whether you want to be liked or admired. Decide if fitting in is more important than finding out what you’re doing here. Believe in kissing.” - Eve Ensler

31. “The time has come to harness the blessed power within us and to use it to transcend from our current existence into a more empowered reality.” - Steve Maraboli

32. “In your own life it's important to know how spectacular you are.” - Steve Maraboli

33. “If you think you can - you can!” - Ronald Reagan

34. “The need to prove who you are will vanish once you know who you are.” - Danielle Pierre

35. “The first place where self-esteem begins its journey is within us.” - Stephen Richards

36. “A good self-esteem level is mostly dependant on how we value ourselves without any bias.” - Stephen Richards

37. “If we can acquire an attitude of self-belief, then we will surely determine our future actions and our future life opportunities.” - Stephen Richards

38. “Failing to make it to the list of the best 5 students in class or not being named the team captain should not make anyone feel like they have failed.” - Stephen Richards

39. “How we relate with other people is dependent on how we rate ourselves and what we think about ourselves.” - Stephen Richards

40. “A failure is always in the passenger seat in his or her life.” - Stephen Richards

41. “A person today who seems to have a great sense of self-esteem has his or her childhood days to thank for it.” - Stephen Richards

42. “What we perceive about ourselves is greatly a reflection of how we will end up living our lives.” - Stephen Richards

43. “We are exactly what our history made us to be.” - Stephen Richards

44. “Our own self-esteem is something we can actually twist in whatever way we want.” - Stephen Richards

45. “If someone does not consider those around them to be valuable and hold only themselves in high regard, they too have a very bad self-esteem.” - Stephen Richards

46. “Each person has got a voice inside them. Communicate with it and take hold of it. Do not let it push and shove you around – you are its master!” - Stephen Richards

47. “Winning is great, but if it's not enough then then you'll never have enough!” - Stephen Richards

48. “Positive belief in yourself will give you the energy needed to conquer the world and this belief is the power behind all creation.” - Stephen Richards

49. “Have faith in the universe and its capability to lead you to the path of abundance.” - Stephen Richards

50. “Grateful souls focus on the happiness and abundance present in their lives and this in turn attracts more abundance and joy towards them.” - Stephen Richards

51. “Whatever belief we have actually stems from the thankfulness that we feel and this feeling further attracts more happy feelings towards us.” - Stephen Richards

52. “The gratitude that you feel leads to faith in the abundance and with every resonance that radiates from your mind more strong feelings of faith start to reside in you.” - Stephen Richards

53. “Once we open our eyes to the infinite magic that the universe has in abundance, we are sure to be enthralled by what we see and this miraculous creation gets us closer to our dreams and to the world as a whole.” - Stephen Richards

54. “If you take any step, no matter how small it is, towards achieving your dreams then you will surely find the right path and reach the abundance that lies in store for you.” - Stephen Richards

55. “Never allow your mind to wander untamed like a wild animal that exists on the basis of survival of the fittest. Tame your mind with consistent focus on your goals and desires.” - Stephen Richards

56. “With every challenge you face, there is an opportunity hidden that will lead you towards the path of wealth and abundance.” - Stephen Richards

57. “When you act on your beliefs, the realisation that happens is caused by you and this will in turn lead to a consequence.” - Stephen Richards

58. “Success is within reach of all people, but you can grasp it only when you realise the power within you.” - Stephen Richards

59. “Circumstances, knowledge or birth do not determine the realisation of your desires. It is only you who are blocking the achievement of your dreams and goals.” - Stephen Richards

60. “When you are drowned by your sorry state, and you feel as if you are carried away from the road that leads to your desires, you should know that you are the one responsible for being led away from the right path.” - Stephen Richards

61. “It is not enough if you just live life as it comes to you like a floating leaf in a pond. Make use of the powers bestowed in you and soar like an eagle.” - Stephen Richards

62. “The difference between being mediocre and achieving excellence is you.” - Stephen Richards

63. “Manifesting is a lot like making a cake. The things needed are supplied by you, the mixing is done by your mind and the baking is done in the oven of the universe.” - Stephen Richards

64. “In the spiritual world many forms of the physical universe that are potentially effective can be perceived but with regard to time, we can observe only one form.” - Stephen Richards

65. “Choice forms the divider which is responsible for the formation of all futures that can be possible.” - Stephen Richards

66. “On the other hand, if the future is not the one you chose then you may have to use your willpower to obtain the future of your liking.” - Stephen Richards

67. “According to the Law of Attraction, the physical reality that you experience at present is drawn towards the future probability you desired when it attains more power.” - Stephen Richards

68. “Failures can be called ‘strengtheners’ as they make you determined to reach your goal with the lessons they teach.” - Stephen Richards

69. “A barrier is a limitation only when you perceive it as one.” - Stephen Richards

70. “In reality there are no limitations. They are vibrant and changeable to whatever form you want them to take to realise your goals.” - Stephen Richards

71. “The realisation that limitations are imaginary will make you strong and overpowering.” - Stephen Richards

72. “Limitations are like mirages created by your own mind. When you realise that limitation do not exist, those around you will also feel it and allow you inside their space.” - Stephen Richards

73. “Though money cannot acquire you happiness, it does not mean that both money and happiness cannot exist together.” - Stephen Richards

74. “Hopefully, you will glimpse something of your own life’s journey and with Elemental’s Power of Illuminated Love, possibly recognize and celebrate something you had not been able to recognize or celebrate before.” - Luther E. Vann

75. “I don't want someone to believe my lies, I need someone to accept my truths.” - Kellie Elmore

76. “You are one thing only. You are a Divine Being. An all-powerful Creator. You are a Deity in jeans and a t-shirt, and within you dwells the infinite wisdom of the ages and the sacred creative force of All that is, will be and ever was.” - Anthon St. Maarten

77. “Sometimes our Biggest Nightmare turns out to be our Biggest Gift. And it all comes down to our attitude. Life will throw us curve balls and disappointments, even heartbreak. But ultimately we can choose if we're going to be Bitter or Better for the experience.” - Kathryn Orford

78. “The mermaid is an archetypal image that represents a woman who is at ease in the great waters of life, the waters of emotion and sexuality. She shows us how to embrace our instinctive sexuality and sensuality so that we can affirm the essence of our feminine nature, the wisdom of our bodies, and the playfulness of our spirits. She symbolizes our connection with our deepest instinctive feelings, our wild and untamed animal nature that exists below the surface of outward personalities. She is able to respond to her mysterious sexual impulses without abandoning her more human, conscious side. What happened to the girls who dreamed of being mermaids?” - Anita Johnston

79. “In this hard struggle I had little refreshment but from the fountains of my own soul. Had I not clung to myself, the atrocity of others had made me a demon.” - Edward John Trelawny

80. “I think that if you have a horse, pegasus, qilin, or unicorn, you should sit on it! You should stroke its hair, whisper in its ear, be one with it! And you shouldn't feel sorry if other people don't have one.” - C. JoyBell C.

81. “All those people who are chained here thinking that their reputations matter and this little shit matters are so freaking shortsighted. Dude, what matters is that you're happy. What matters is your future. What matters is that we get out of here in one piece. What matters is finding the truth of our own lives, not caring about what other people think is the truth of us.” - A.S. King

82. “I have discovered there are only a handful of good ideas in the whole world. You already know them. You have heard them your entire life. Here are some of the main keys to being more successful:Take personal responsibility.Things change, so be flexible.Work smart and work hard.Serve others well.Be nice to others.Be optimistic. Have goals; want something big for yourself.Stay focused.Keep learning.Become excellent at what you do.Trust your gut.When in doubt, take action.Earn all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can.Enjoy all you've got.Above all keep it simple.” - Larry Winget

83. “The power we discover inside ourselves as we survive a life-threatening experience can be utilized equally well outside of crisis, too. I am, in every moment, capable of mustering the strength to survive again—or of tapping that strength in other good, productive, healthy ways.” - Michele Rosenthal

84. “A strong man cannot help a weaker unless the weaker is willing to be helped, and even then the weak man must become strong of himself; he must, by his own efforts, develop the strength which he admires in another. None but himself can alter his condition.” - James Allen

85. “Only you can take inner freedom away from yourself, or give it to yourself. Nobody else can.” - Michael A. Singer

86. “Concentration is a cornerstone of mindfulness practice. Your mindfulness will only be as robust as the capacity of your mind to be calm and stable. Without calmness, the mirror of mindfulness will have an agitated and choppy surface and will not be able to reflect things with any accuracy.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn

87. “I was never in any danger," she said calmly. "Nothing can ever hurt me. Nothing can take me from me.” - Sarah Winman

88. “We attract what we're meant to because we're aware & self-empowered enough to choose most of the time. Other times we have lessons to learn” - jay woodman

89. “Enlightenment is not about cocooning one’s self, but about integrating more fully with both your self and life.” - jay woodman

90. “My grandfather created a fortune that allowed him to live in luxury. He also went on to build the first industrial building in an area of San Paulo that eventually became one of the largest wholesale neighborhoods in the world. When my grandfather passed away, he left millions of dollars to my family as an inheritance. That inheritance, however, would have been worthless if he had not also given us his legacy of personal responsibility and work ethic. My grandfather refused to be defined by others, therefore setting not only the value of his product, but also of himself and his family.” - Celso Cukierkorn

91. “The most important point to remember in developing self-confidence is to take responsibility for who we are. This empowers us. We can change anything, do anything, and be anything when we assume full responsibility for ourselves.” - Rachael Bermingham

92. “Always be true to yourself regardless of the consequences. I assure you not doing so has even greater consequences.” - Thorin

93. “Sometimes it happens that you become one, in some rare moment. Watch the ocean, the tremendous wildness of it--and suddenly you forget your split, your schizophrenia; you relax. Or, moving in the Himalayas, seeing the virgin snow on the Himalayan peaks, suddenly a coolness surrounds you and you need not be false because there is no other human being to be false to. You fall together.” - Osho

94. “I cannot help to see how life is a play of opposites. For all you get, you miss out on something, to go means not to come, to buy means to sell, to choose one, means to not choose another. You should enjoy your decision for the adventure that it is. It is all an adventure.” - Evan Sutter